Carbondale,Ill 9/15

Hi

Again back to normality. Imiss the challenges of the oppen rd. Well 2.5 states left. I had an awsome time cycling through the ozark mountains. My accomodation varied from a motel room that I was worried about drinking the water to staying in a 5 star pheasant hunting lodge where labs and retrievers were bred. This was 2 miles on a dirt rd outside Everton a very small town with a small gen store that I did not see on the main st or gas stn. In farmington I stayed in the newly renovated Jail house with another adventure cyclist I met on the way. We had chinese for dinner that was close to awful.
I flew out of +St Louis airport,mo at 7am and was home cycling with a friend by noon. Again I was blessed with incredible weather and angels going before me. My rear shifter broke on Monday morning outside of farmington but I told myself as long as I could pedal to keep doing so. Hence My bike is sleeping at Carbondale cycle shop as I got in there as they were closing.

I had a lot of fun and fear crossing the Missisippi on a narrow 2 lane bridge waving so all including the 18 wheelers would see me.

Thanks for all who are reading this

Michele

Comments

mysectretblog said…
Michele you are so awesome!
I wish I could get out of teaching and join you on the road. cesar and I love the freedom you experience on your bike and how amazing the blog is, I told him to read it. you certainly are riding, I like how it is going for you
andre
November 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM
mysectretblog said…
it says dina but that is ok, she is my wife. I am andre her husband, note this michele as you read. I have told her all about you and how incredible your spirit is. someday you will meet her I am sure of it. still awaiting word from cesar on sebring in februray. I wish we were closer to california. your riding across the usa is fantastic, I mean the states that you have crossed. I am jealous. andre , dina and andre
November 4, 2009 at 4:02 PM
mysectretblog said…
so did you like the midwest michele?
I love the west and of course these appalachian mts.
November 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Unknown said…
Michele! You have accomplished so much! I am in awe! Love riding with you and am already learning a lot from you about the endurance life. Cheers and thanks!
Tina
November 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Crew desired for 6/6- 20, 2010 CA - MD

Hi All Please forward this to anyone who may be interested. I am attempting Raam solo again but am required to have 6 crew for support. My solo ride across america taught me a huge amount that I want to put into practise in 2010. My ride was a privelege that I would not have been able to enjoy had I got to Anapolis this year. I learned that I can ride in the snow even if it be cautiously. That I dont go as fast on my own as when I am against a clock. Kentucky was the one state I call wildly wonderful that I did in October. November I cycled with my triathlon Team Sheeper from Palo Alto to San Diego and used my one long weekend chance per month hence completing in December in Yorktown and having snow and a friend t o meet me. Thanks to each follower of this blog for all your support. Michele
Read more

DecaI Ironman Difference 2012

Hi followers and Friends I am off to my next great adventure for 2012 in 48 hrs. Thanks to so many for making it possible. Thanks to ROcktape for being such a generous and enthusiastic sponsor, I look forward to some fun performance taping and victories.  This is a ten day event with a choice of ten charities that friends and followers can donate to. If  you dont want to donate money you can swim 2.4 miles each day for ten days or run for ten days in a row or you could even do ten cycling spin sessions, one per day. Here are the links to the charities. Thanks to my friend Tanja who is helping me formalise my events to benefit charities across the globe. Support me in my bid to complete the Deca-Ironman by contributing to one of these 10 charities. Help  make a 'deca-difference' in the lives of children around the world! (Please note 'Santilhano' on the donation site if possible.)   United States: Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Foundation - htt
Read more

Official Finish for RAAM: 9:15am EDT!

Erin: Michele rode into the finish at 9:15am EDT this morning. She has been through every weather imaginable and every form of road possible. Michele has completed her goal and did it with the highest amount of strength and positivity. She is one amazing woman and athlete; this was a tough race, but her preparations helped her race so well. Michele's crew did a wonderful job of supporting her and being with her every step of the way. The crew plays many roles throughout the race: sports therapist, emotional support, navigator, bike repair, driver, and most of all the crew that keeps her safe. She has come all the way across the country in record time, and all the support from her crew and all the friends and family rooting for her has kept her positive and energetic throughout the race. Let's see what's next for Michele and thank you for supporting her through this journey!
Read more